Description
We are looking for an expert JavaScript developer who is highly skilled with Vue.js. Your primary focus will be developing user-facing web applications and components with the Vue.js framework. You will coordinate with other team members, including back-end developers and UX/UI designers. Your commitment to team collaboration, direct and open communication, and a quality product is crucial.
Success metrics
In order to be successful in this role, the Front-end Developer will focus on the following:
- Code quality - produce robust, secure, modular, and maintainable code
- Teamwork - be committed to team collaboration, direct and open communication, and a quality product
- Efficiency - produce effective and efficient solutions that get the job done and are stage-appropriate for the business
Responsibilities
A day in the life of the Front-end Developer includes but is not limited to the following activities and responsibilities:
- Coordinating with other team members, including back-end developers and UX/UI designers
- Developing user-facing applications using Vue.js
- Building modular and reusable components and libraries
- Optimizing applications for high performance
- Implementing automated testing integrated into development and maintenance workflows
- Staying up-to-date with all recent developments in the JavaScript and Vue.js space
- Keeping an eye on security updates and issues found with Vue.js and all project dependencies
- Proposing any upgrades and updates necessary for keeping up with modern security and development best practices
Qualifications
In order to be successful in this role, the Front-end Developer will need to embody the following characteristics:
- Highly proficient with the JavaScript language and its modern ES6+ syntax and features
- Highly proficient with Vue.js framework and its core principles such as components, reactivity, and the virtual DOM
- Familiarity with the Vue.js ecosystem, including Vue CLI, Vuex, Vue Router, and Nuxt.js
- Good understanding of HTML5 and CSS3
- Understanding of server-side rendering and its benefits and use cases
- Knowledge of functional programming and object-oriented programming paradigms
- Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean JavaScript code
- Familiarity with automated JavaScript testing, specifically testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha
- Proficiency with Git
- Experience with both consuming and designing RESTful APIs
